The view from the terrace says it all: turquoise water, the silhouette of La Seu and the Tramuntana behind it — and all of this barely five minutes from the centre of Palma. Anssia Gastrobeach Club sits at the end of the Paseo Marítimo, right in front of Portixol harbour, where the city ends and the sea begins. The air smells of salt and freshly squeezed citrus, and chill-out tunes play at just the right volume for conversation.
Concept
The name gives the philosophy away: the Catalan verb *assaonar* means to season, to bring to ripeness — letting the produce speak rather than overworking it. Operating group Grupo Marport built this ethos into a beach club that was always intended to be more than a row of sun loungers with a bar. It is one of the very few beach clubs on the island that stays open year-round — full beach operation in summer, a lit fireplace and lunch menu in winter. Not a seasonal pop-up, but a serious dining destination by the sea.
Atmosphere
The interior works with the setting rather than against it: bamboo, natural woods and adobe-style walls in a muted palette of taupe and grey. Three distinct zones make up the venue — a light-filled bar and indoor area, a main terrace with unobstructed sea views, and a shaded second terrace for the hottest midday hours. In summer, hammocks and Balinese beds are added at the water’s edge; when temperatures drop, the indoor fireplace opens and you still eat with a sea view.
“Elegant, but not intimidating. Beachy, but never sloppy.” DJ chill-out is deliberately kept at low volume so conversation can flow. As sunset approaches, the mood lifts noticeably: on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, resident DJs play sunset sets; in winter months this narrows to Saturdays and Sundays. The beach terrace ranks among the most photogenic spots in Palma during these hours — the light, the cathedral, the water.
Kitchen & Drinks
The kitchen fuses a Mediterranean base with Japanese and tropical influences: tuna sashimi, scallop ceviche with hummus, pasta with Asian truffle, a fish-and-seafood sharing platter. The Wagyu burger for those who want meat, the bowl menu for something lighter after a swim. Breakfast, lunch, evening and snacks each have their own menu — the concept is explicitly built for a full-day visit.
The sushi bar is a dedicated station that signals the Japanese influence is genuine. At the main bar, bartender Mario applies the same philosophy: the “Manzana Oriental” belongs with sunset the way the cathedral glows orange at dusk, the “Cucumber Bloom” is made for hot afternoons, and a classic Cosmopolitan is always the right call. The wine list is curated rather than exhaustive.
Who It’s For & When to Go
Anssia works for more occasions than it might first appear. Families come for the children’s menu and the calm waterfront. Locals use the weekday lunch menu as a business-lunch spot in quieter months. Couples and content creators have staked a claim on the sundowner hours. And anyone who simply wants a quiet coffee by the sea in the morning will find space for that too. The mixed crowd — locals, travellers, families, luxury guests — works because the venue itself sets the tone: relaxed and high-quality, without any dress-code energy.
Insider Tip
Showing as fully booked online? It is worth arriving in the morning — many reservations go unfulfilled, and sun loungers at the beach are often freer than the system suggests. Request a table as close to the water as possible; the difference from the second row is real. Booking at least a day in advance is strongly recommended — the venue’s easy accessibility and reputation mean it fills consistently, especially on weekends and in high season.
